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TEA WITH BEA Barrington Hall MAY 11, 1-3 P.M.
Toddler Thursdays. High Museum of Art. Create masterpieces to compliment the museum’s current exhibits. Ages 2-4. Thursdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4550. Free with admission. Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; 5 and younger, free.
Take in an afternoon of tea, storytelling and puppetry during the annual event “Tea with Beatrix Potter.” Actress Holly Stevenson portrays the author of the Peter Rabbit tales; she’ll bring to life characters from Peter and Jemima Puddleduck to Tom Kitten. Also includes games, a take-home craft and photo ops with live bunnies. Recommended for kids ages 3-11. 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell. 770-640-3855. $10 per person.
Crafts for Kids. Lakeshore Learning Store. Make a different craft each week. Saturdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4287 Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-578-3100. 3 and older. Free.
exhibits Destination Station. Fernbank Science Center. Learn about the wonders of the International Space Station. Through May 18. Mon.-Wed., noon-5 p.m., Thurs.-Fri., noon-9 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 156 Heaton Park Dr. NE, Atlanta. 678-874-7102. Free. Frida and Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting. The High Museum of Art. Review more than 75 works of renowned Mexican painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Through May 12. Tues.-Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., noon-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4550. Free with admission. Adults, $19.50; ages 6-17, $12; 5 and younger, free.
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Bodies: The Exhibition. Atlantic Station. This exhibition provides an intimate and informative view into the human body. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.- Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Last ticket sold 1 hour before closing. 2685 18th St., Atlanta. 404-496-4274. Adult, $24; ages 4-12, $16. Extreme Mammals. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Examine some of the biggest, smallest and most amazing animals of all time. Through Aug. 18. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., noon5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-9296300. Adults, $17.50; ages 3-12, $15.50; 2 and younger, free.
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Form Revisited. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. A collection of Pacific Northwest-inspired wildlife paintings by Pen Brady. On display through Aug. 18. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., noon-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $17.50; ages 3-12, $15.50; 2 and younger, free. Dolphin Tales. Georgia Aquarium. The live show incorporates dolphins, live human actors, dramatic costuming, and special effects. Multiple shows per day, times vary. Reservations recommended. Sun.Mon., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000. Admission price depends on date of visit; Adults, $28.95-$34.95; ages 3-12, $23.95-$28.95.
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